To Each His Own
Takashi Aoyama has way too much work to do and pushes himself mentally too hard. He blacks out and collapses at a railroad station. When he is about to be hit by a train, he is saved by Yamamoto. After his encounter with Yamamoto, Takashi recovers his bright personality and gets better results at work. One day, Takashi sees Yamamoto boarding a bus to the cemetery with a serious expression.
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Plot Summary
In a remote Sicilian village, a young girl named Samira disappears without a trace. Her disappearance sends ripples through the community, especially affecting her mother and a young boy who believes he knows what happened. The film weaves a tale of loss, folklore, and the supernatural.
Critical Reception
To Each His Own (original title: "Sicilian Ghost Story") received critical acclaim for its atmospheric storytelling, haunting imagery, and strong performances, particularly from its young leads. It was praised for its unique blend of realism and magical realism, exploring themes of loss and childhood innocence in a distinctively Italian cinematic style.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dreamlike atmosphere and visual poetry.
- Noted for its unsettling blend of fairytale and reality.
- Applauded for its sensitive exploration of grief and the uncanny.
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Awards & Accolades
Selected for the Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film is inspired by a true story of a missing boy in Sicily, though it incorporates fantastical elements into the narrative.
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